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Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Pen Shell Vase in Aubergine
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland Smith and dates the late 20th century. The pen shells have been dyed an aubergine coloration
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Urns
Materials
Shell
Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning contemporary clover drum table finished in golden brown pen shell with polished
Category
2010s Philippine Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carved Wood, Grasscloth, and Pen Shell Sideboard or Buffet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic mid century cabinet with a pen shell mosaic beveled top over a case with two pen shell
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Figural Bronze Monkey Desk Lamp with Pen Shell Shade
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith figural bronze monkey desk lamp with pen shell shade. Item features original pen
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Shell
Vintage R & Y Augousti Sculptural Mosaic Vase in Exotic Red and Black Pen-Shell
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
lacquered pen-shell inlays with geometric patterns in red and black. Comprised of pen-shell over palm wood
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Palmwood
H 20.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Set of Six Pen Shell Dining Chairs by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Glamorous set of six crackled pen shell and boucle dining chairs by Marquis Collection of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Shell, Bouclé, Wood
H 35.5 in W 24.25 in D 22.25 in
Mosaic Butterfly Tray in Black, Brown, and Tan Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
pen shell over a wood frame. Rectangular tray features pen shell inlays in tones of black, brown
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Palmwood
H 2.5 in W 23.75 in D 13.75 in
R & Y Augousti Style Lacquered Bamboo, Pen Shell and Egg Shell Cabinet
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Stamford, CT
sides, sliced lacquered bamboo top and drawers, with eggshell lacquer interior doors, pen shell trim
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Shell, Eggshell, Bamboo
Vintage Maitland Smith Figural Bronze Monkey Desk Lamp With Pen Shell Shade 27"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
branch, holding an adjustable banker style pen shell shade. The bronze is mounted to a round wooden
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 27 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Iris Bowl in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
eye, this piece is inlaid in a mixture of black pen shell and bronze patina brass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
H 1.81 in W 17.71 in D 17.71 in
Italian Napoleon III Style Pen Shell Pietra Dura Marble Salon Center Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
exotic pietra dura marble inlaid top with pen shell and stone inlays. Features a carved gilt molding
Category
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Center Tables
Materials
Stone
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 37 in
Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
piece is inlaid in a mixture of black pen shell and bronze patina brass. Sold individually. Part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Owl Bowl in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
piece is inlaid in a mixture of black pen shell and bronze patina brass. Sold individually. Part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Console in Pen Shell, Mother of Pearl, and Red Coral, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco style console table, base in tesselated pen shell with mother of pearl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Coral, Brass
R & Y Augousti Mosaic Tray in Tiger Pen Shell with Butterfly Motif, circa 2000
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
R & Y Augousti tray in exotic tiger pen shell featuring stripe design in hues of black, brown, and
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Barware
Materials
Shell, Palmwood
H 2.5 in W 23.75 in D 13.75 in
Mosaic Pen Shell Vase with Inlays in Red and Black by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern decorative vase made of exotic pen-shell over a molded wood frame. The handcrafted
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage R & Y Augousti Mosaic Vase with Inlays of Red and Black Pen-Shell
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern decorative vase made of exotic pen-shell over a molded wood frame. The handcrafted
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Bentwood, Wood
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This listing is for the round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This listing is for the round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
available at the end of the slide. This piece is shown in black pen shell, but custom color or sizing are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This listing is for the dark colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
available at the end of the slide. This piece is shown in black pen shell, but custom color or sizing are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
available at the end of the slide. This piece is shown in black pen shell, but custom color or sizing are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
or dark colour way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Also available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
or dark colour way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Also available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
or dark colour way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Also available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
La Dame Vase in Black Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
completely in black pen shell to create a dramatic statement. Available in other shapes and sizes to form a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Shell
La Dame & La Femme Vases in Shagreen, Black Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
& bold, inlaid completely in black pen shell, cream shagreen and black pen shell respectively to create a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Shell, Shagreen Stingray
Bar Trolley in Black Pen Shell with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Kifu Paris bar trolley in black pen shell with bronze-patina brass details is a luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Bar Trolley in Black Pen Shell with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Kifu Paris bar trolley in black pen shell with bronze-patina brass details is a luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Carmen Vases in Cream Shagreen, Stone Black Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
vases are inlaid in a mixture of pen shell, shagreen, bronze-patina brass and Baguio stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Shell, Shagreen Stingray
H 20.48 in W 3.55 in D 10.63 in
Circular Cosmos Tray in Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
color way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass.
· 48.5 dia x 6.3 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
color way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Also available on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
color way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass.
Measures: 48.5 diameter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
peacock feathers. The top is inlaid in black pen shell, and completed with a bronze-patina brass frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eden chair in black pen shell and upholstered in black calf-hair adds the perfect balance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Rectangular Tray in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
H 2.36 in W 11.81 in D 17.71 in
Cosmos Tray in Coal Black Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
color way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Also available on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mixture of different shades of shagreen and pen shell inlay creates a graphic 3D quality to the pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Lily Mirror Large in Blue Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The lily mirror by R&Y Augousti in blue pen shell and bronze-patina brass, is an iconic piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 18.12 in D 36.23 in
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 7 in D 11 in
Lily Mirror Large in Blue Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lily Mirror by R&Y Augousti in blue pen shell and bronze-patina brass, is an iconic piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 18.12 in D 36.23 in
Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
finish polished stainless steel with black pen shell inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 59.06 in W 10.44 in D 13.78 in
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This listing is for the round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Cosmos Vase in Shagreen, Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of coal black shagreen, blue pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Available in other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 14.38 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
Chital Mirror in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
hung 5 different ways creating a different aesthetic each time. Inlaid in black pen shell and bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in W 21.26 in D 33.08 in
Circular Cosmos Tray in Black Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
color way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass.
Measures: 48.5 diameter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
H 2.49 in Dm 19.1 in
Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
finish polished stainless steel with black pen shell inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 70.79 in W 11.82 in D 20.2 in
Acacia Console Table in Black Pen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
top is in black pen shell and the organic shaped legs are in bronze-patina brass. The shell parts are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 59.06 in
Matrix Mirror in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
different ways. This piece is inlaid black pen shell. Each piece of shell is hand-selected before being
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 1.58 in W 33.47 in D 42.13 in
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pattern is inlaid in a mixture of coal black shagreen, blue & black pen shell and bronze-patina brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 22.88 in W 5.12 in D 12.92 in
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pattern is inlaid in a mixture of coal black & grey shagreen, black pen shell and bronze-patina brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Black Pen Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The peacock mirror in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by R&Y Augousti’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 22.84 in D 30.71 in
Signet Stool in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Signet stool inlaid in black pen shell and bronze patina brass, is an elegant seating piece for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
brass and coal black shagreen, black pen shell and bronze-patina brass respectively. The sculptural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 22.88 in W 5.12 in D 12.92 in
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of coal black shagreen, blue pen shell and bronze-patina brass. The circular vase has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 13.78 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic pen shell available at 1stDibs. A pen shell — often made from shell, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 36 options for an antique or vintage pen shell now, or shop our selection of 60 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pen shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pen shell, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pen shell over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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